It’s the 26th annual Women in Construction Week™, where we join the National Association of Women in Construction and companies across the country as we join together to celebrate and promote the role of women in our industry. We’re excited to share this video featuring some of our own women in construction, where they share their perspectives on what it’s like to be a woman in this industry, why they love... read more
Skiles Group’s David Andrews Wins Bob Moulder Award from CFMA’s Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter
Every year, the Construction Financial Management Association's (DFW CFMA) Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter honors one of their 250 members with their “Bob Moulder Award”— and look who won it this year: our very own team member, Controller David Andrews, CCIFP! This award “recognizes a chapter member who has significantly given time and effort to promote and serve the chapter in multiple capacities.”... read more
Skiles Group Team Members Join in Form Follows Fitness 5K
We joined 2,500+ of our closest industry friends this past Saturday for the Form Follows Fitness 5K, presented by Blackson Brick Company, in Downtown Dallas! The 5K's proceeds benefit the Architecture and Design Exchange, which seeks to increase the public's understanding of the power of architecture through programs, exhibitions, tours, and scholarships. Thanks to Katayoun Mokhtarzadeh, Keyan Zandy, Dara... read more
Happy Skilesentine’s Day! Skiles Group Delivers Cookies to Jobsites
Happy Skilesentine's Day! (It's a real holiday, didn't you know?) Shelby McEntire, SHRM-CP, PHR, Kamie Harrison, Dara Davulcu, Brent Brown, Andrew Bond, Becky Blank, Michael Knapp, Lillian Puente, Kari Westrup, Rebecca Smolik, Brooklyn Woodard, Wayne Hendrix, Jami Krueger, and Ana Melecio Patino hand-delivered cookies today to jobsites in Santa Fe, Kerrville, Celina, Richardson, Plano, and across... read more
5th Ever Chili Challenge Crowns Winner, By a Landslide
And then there was ONE! Brent R. Brown swept our 5th Ever Chili Challenge yesterday with a landslide win, leaving three others to share a distant second. However it ended, we had a great time getting together to share Frito pie, homemade cookies, and conversation. Thanks to our other chefs—John Tribble, Brooklyn Woodard, Jean Robinson, Dara Davulcu, Michael Piscopo, Jake Pechauer, and Shelby... read more
Constructor: Learning to Delegate on the Jobsite – 5 Steps for Success
Throughout my career, I've learned from several construction superintendents, each imparting unique lessons. One earned respect with his team by ensuring the trailer's coffee pot was ready before he arrived each morning, while another valued the site's security. And there was one whose trust I gradually gained by simply asking to join him during his early morning rounds—albeit under the condition that I remain... read more
General Contractor 2.0: Breaking Down Boundaries Between the Field and the Office to Make Way for the Future of Construction
By Katayoun Mokhtarzadeh and Justin Davis We have all heard the saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Many of us live by it. Some of us strive to grow past it and continuously grow…albeit within our comfort zones. It is hard to imagine the “fix” involves changing everything you have known and seeing things from an entirely new perspective. That being said, the only way to move forward is to... read more
The Zweig Letter: A Leadership Vision for 2024
Embrace significance over success, treat everyone with respect, and challenge conventional thinking for a more inclusive and compelling leadership approach. In reflecting on my leadership journey, I wanted to recognize some of the principles I’ve worked to adopt that have shaped my approach – all gleaned from the most impactful leaders I’ve encountered on jobsites and in corporate settings. As you set goals... read more
Crushing the Profit First Mentality: How to Cultivate People-centric Leadership
In the dog-eat-dog world of the construction industry, the prevailing culture often echoes the sentiment that more is better. Bid more projects, acquire more work, and generate more revenue at all costs—a formula that has long been considered the pathway to success. However, I’d like to challenge this conventional wisdom and debunk the myth that “more” translates to the “best” way to grow your... read more
Celebrating the Holidays at Skiles Group
Our team—and their “plus-ones”—celebrated the winter holidays together last weekend. We had a great time, with some help from a DJ, casino games, and a raffle with LOTS of prizes! This awesome video really captures our special evening and all the fun we shared! We also found some fun in the office one Friday when staff came by to decorate cookies while enjoying holiday music and hot chocolate! Some... read more